With Parallels Desktop 9 for Mac, you can seamlessly run both Windows and Mac applications without rebooting. Innovative and indispensable new features include cloud storage optimizations for iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, and SkyDrive. The Parallels Desktop 9 for Mac also supports OS X Launchpad in Windows applications, and provides Windows 8 users with a Start menu and Windows Start button. Parallels Desktop 9 delivers much improved performance for some of the most common scenarios and operations, such as 40 percent improvement in disk performance, virtual machine startup and shutdown are now up to 25 percent faster, and customers can suspend their virtual machines in up to 20 percent less time than before. 3D graphics and web-browsing are also made noticeably speedier, with up to 15 percent improvements for both.
Cloud ServicesParallels Desktop 9 for Mac supports iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, and SkyDrive optimizations with your Mac and your Windows virtual machine, eliminating duplication of files locally.
Enhanced Windows 8 and 8.1 SupportParallels Desktop brings back the real Start menu, and lets customers use Metro apps in a window instead of full screen.
Security CenterEasily access and install complimentary security software subscriptions to keep the Mac and Windows virtual machines safe from viruses and malware, all from one location.
Enhanced New Virtual Machine WizardThe New Virtual Machine Wizard makes it even easier to create new virtual machines, automatically locating operating systems on your machine or letting you manually select a range of media types to install.
Power Nap SupportOn a Retina MacBook Pro or a MacBook Air, the Power Nap feature now extends to Windows and Windows apps, so virtual machines and all Windows applications are always up-to-date.
Thunderbolt and Firewire Storage Device SupportFor convenience of everyday use, customers can connect Thunderbolt and Firewire devices to either your Mac or your virtual machine – just like you do with USB devices.
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Model
Brand
Parallels
Model
PDFM9L-BX1-NT-EN
Features
Feature
Latest OS support Want to use OS X Mavericks (10.9) and Windows Blue (8.1)? It works!
Windows 8 is easier to use with Parallels Desktop 9 for Mac Unlike the "Start button" planned for Windows 8.1, we bring back a "real" Start button experience, giving you the Windows 7 Start menu experience. Run Modern (Metro) apps in a window instead of full screen - you can use them side-by-side.
Shared DropBox and Google Drive folders When using Dropbox and Google Drive from both your Mac host and your Windows guest, your files get duplicated. This feature fixes that so you get optimal storage space.
Power Nap Support With Power Nap, your Retina Display Mac or MacBook Air sleeps but your Mac applications stay up-to-date, so you have the latest information when your Mac wakes up. This functionality is now brought to the Windows virtual machine, e.g., running Microsoft Outlook.
Seamless workflows Connect Thunderbolt and Firewire storage devices and designate them to connect to your Windows virtual machine.
Performance Better graphics than ever, longer battery life, pure power throughout.
Details
Name
Desktop 9 for Mac
Operating Systems Supported
Mac OS
System Requirements
Intel-based Mac with Intel Core 2 Duo processor or higher required
Minimum 2 GB of RAM (4 GB or more recommended)
700 MB hard drive space for Parallels Desktop installation, plus space to allocate to your virtual machine
Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks; OS X 10.8.4 Mountain Lion or later; OS X 10.7.5 Lion or later; OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard or later
Internet connection required for product download, activation, updates, and select features
Requires Windows or other operating system (not included)
Packaging
Retail
Additional Information
Date First Available
August 29, 2013
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